Maintenance/Grounds Technician

Operations Department; Wickenburg (AZ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Wickenburg USD 9 Operations Department is seeking a Maintenance/Grounds Technician in Wickenburg, AZ. The role focuses on grounds maintenance including mowing, irrigation, pruning, and landscape care to keep outdoor areas safe and well-kept.

Duties extend to assisting the Maintenance Department with other tasks as needed. The position requires the ability to operate specialized equipment, lift up to 50 lbs, and climb ladders.

Qualifications

• Experience in grounds maintenance and operating building systems.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in educational settings preferred.
• Valid Arizona Driver’s License required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and ascend/descend ladders.

Responsibilities

• Mows lawns, trims trees and hedges, waters landscapes and playing fields.
• Maintains irrigation systems and pumps.
• Operates district vehicles per policy and regulations.
• Performs grounds maintenance and cleaning of sidewalks and entryways.
• Assists with athletic and activity events as needed.
• Ensures safety by securing doors/windows and following PPE guidelines.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Lawn care

Irrigation

Vehicle operation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Maintenance/Grounds Technician

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Job Details

Job ID: 5934770

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 21, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Full-Time | Benefits Eligible | Monday–Thursday

The primary focus of this position is the maintenance and care of District grounds, including lawn mowing, trimming, pruning, irrigation, landscaping, playing fields, sidewalks, and other outdoor areas. The employee is expected to maintain safe, clean, and well-kept grounds and facilities and assist the Maintenance Department with additional duties as needed.

We are creating excelling schools where there is a laser-like focus on the Essential Elements of Instruction and moving each student to the next academic level.

POSITION SUMMARY:

To maintain school buildings, grounds and systems to provide an excellent environment for school operations and to provide a clean, safe environment for students, staff and visitors.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and /or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Works on specialized equipment and materials as necessary, for example: electrical, plumbing, cooling/heating, carpentry, etc.;
• D isconnects, removes, repairs/rebuilds and replaces equipment and facilities;
• Able to diagnose operations problems and provide appropriate remedies;
• Housekeeping of the area assigned and the immediate grounds, sidewalks and entryways;
• Closes and locks all windows and doors in assigned area;
• Maintains accurate job records and keeps them up to date;
• Assists administration with athletic and activity events as assigned;
• Operates vehicles in accordance with Arizona Highway Traffic Division regulations as well as Wickenburg Unified School District policies and rules;
• Performs all work associated with the maintenance of grounds;
• Mows lawns, trims/prunes trees and hedges, waters trees, shrubs, lawns and playing fields as developed in the district-wide grounds maintenance schedule;
• Removes leaves and other debris from sidewalks to create a safe walking area;
• Plants grass, trees and shrubs as determined by department lead;
• Maintains all high pressure irrigation systems and pumps;
• Provides maintenance tasks on fences as needed;
• Ensures the facility is secure by closing and locking all doors and gates when appropriate;
• Complies with all rules, regulations and policies of the Governing Board.
• Demonstrates good safety habits and uses personal protective gear as needed.
• Ability to successfully lift and maneuvered 50lbs.
• Able to ascend/descend ladders and stairs.
• Other duties as assigned.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATION REQUIRED:

• Maintains valid Arizona Driver’s License;
• Ability to pass a background check and maintain a current Fingerprint Clearance Card.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Experience and/or training in repair, maintenance, re-building and construction of buildings and operating systems for buildings;
• Previous experience in an educational setting preferred;
• High School Diploma or equivalent;
• Successful experience in grounds, maintenance and gardening;

KNOWLEDGE, SKILS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• To perform the job successfully, and individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications for this job description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Computer Skills – Demonstrated competency in computer applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and typing.
• Communication Skills – Ability to read and interpret general documents such as employee handbooks and safety/training manuals. Ability to write general correspondence and speak effectively with others.
• Math Ability – Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Reasoning Ability – Ability to interpret assortment of instructions furnished in variable forms. Ability to apply reason to research and solve moderately complex issues with little or no assistance.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
• Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, employee is frequently required to sit, talk, and hear. The employee occasionally will stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. Employee will frequently interact with the public and other staff members. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

This job description is intended to be representative of the work performed by employees in this position and is not all-inclusive. The omission of a specific duty or responsibility will not preclude it from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical extension of position responsibilities as defined by the supervisor. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

The Wickenburg Unified School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Civil Rights Act Title VII of 1972. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Wickenburg Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability or age in employment or in any of its educational programs or in the provisions of benefits and services to students.

Position Type: Operations Calendar

Salary: $17.53 to $18.86 Hourly

Contact Information

• Operations Department
• Phone: [phone]